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gOS is an freely distributed operating system based off of the Ubuntu distribution and Enlightenment window manager. Most notably, it comes pre-installed on the affordable Everex series of PCs. It is marketed as an alternative O/S that includes a minimal amount of installed desktop software, relying heavily on online web applications like GMail, and Google docs for productivity. gOS does come with open-source pre-installed software packages like GIMP and OpenOffice. gOS can be downloaded for free, and fits compactly on under 2GB of disk space.

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Can be downloaded for free
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Slick, customizable interface reminiscent of OS X
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Includes productivity software like GIMP and OpenOffice
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Helps keep PC costs down (see Everex)
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Downloadable version can't play DVDs or mp3s without additional library installation and configuration.
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Additional applications need to be downloaded via Synaptic package manager
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No recycle bin
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Minimize, maximize, close buttons are at the top-left of the window
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Versions History

gOS 1.0.1 was launched in November, 2007 and was featured in the Everex gPC. At CES 2008, on January 7th, 2008 the current version (v2.0) debuted and is known as gOS Rocket. Download the gOS 2.0 beta here.

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    Manufacturer Good OS LLC
    Price $0.00
    Release Date Nov. 1, 2007

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    Created: 01/31/2008 - 10:11
    Modified: 07/02/2008 - 10:32